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The YWCA of Saint Louis, Missouri has a long history of serving the women and girls of its community beginning before the formation of the YWCA of the U.S.A. Its administrative history starting from its application for affiliation is documented in constitutions, bylaws and historical summaries. Industrial department reports provide a look into the program for women employed in industry and may also include descriptions of the issues that are affecting their personal and work lives. As race relations become an increasingly visible and prominent issue, the YWCA of Saint Louis hosts an institute to study methods of building an inclusive community and fighting racism. The proceedings of the institute provide some background information building up to the institute and summarize the sessions and discussions. In order to make informed decisions regarding the association program as a whole and to evaluate association performance, the YWCA of Saint Louis utilizes studies. These studies assess the program's, community needs, staff and administration of the associations and make recommendations based on their findings. Additional materials concern the buildings, facilities, finances and leadership of the YWCA of Saint Louis.

Regional conferences, held in the year prior to a national conference, serve as a forum for delegates to convene, share ideas, and discuss the national emphasis and proposals. Conferences invite speakers to address the chosen theme of the conference and host discussion groups around those themes. In addition, conferences look at how the ideas and aims of the National Board are realized in local associations. Reports and minutes may contain updates from local associations or recommendations for communities. Materials also address the planning of conferences, additions or changes to governing documents, lists of delegates and finance. Conferences discuss the religious emphasis of the YWCA of the U.S.A., international relations and the political world climate and racism and race relations in the YWCA of the U.S.A. The conferences also unite the regions and local associations behind the National emphasis and discuss leadership development.

Correspondence, reports and administrative records concerning the Mississippi District YWCA and the development of new associations in Pascagoula, Starkville, Vicksburg and West Point, Mississippi. The district YWCA is a central organization for YWCA and Girl Reserve work in small communities unable to support an independently affiliated association. Correspondence and governing documents concern the district association's role, their relationship to local associations and the national organization, structure and purpose. Visitation reports describe and assess association needs, programs and leadership. Other documents include a study of the farm communities and members, a thesis studying the education activities of the association for a master of arts degree from the University of Illinois, lists of professional and volunteer leadership, and correspondence and reports concerning specific program areas, cooperation with the YMCA and matters of finance and leadership. Prior to developing new associations, the YWCA of the U.S.A. studies the current services for women in an area, the community interest, community need and potential leadership. These factors are considered in visitation reports and correspondence with the community leaders and organizers.

Documents concerning the YWCA of the U.S.A. Los Angeles association. As an association serving women and girls of a large metropolitan area the Los Angeles YWCA has a complex and robust program. Visitation reports describe and assess the association and its branches, the needs of its members and the challenges the association faces. World War II brings a time of expanded program to the association with the increase of women working in industry and contributions to the war effort in Los Angeles. War work reports and notes summarize and assess the expanded program. Other documents include the proceedings of a hearing of the Public Relations Committee in Los Angeles, a report of an investigation into member of the YM-YW council and a report on women in the motion picture industry.

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